"BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP"
hazardous_liquid Incident — — April 23, 2013
Incident Information
| Incident Date | April 23, 2013 |
| Operator | "BUCKEYE PARTNERS, LP" |
| Commodity | REFINED AND/OR PETROLEUM PRODUCT (NON-HVL) WHICH IS A LIQUID |
| Pipeline Type | hazardous_liquid |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 40.51973, -75.53521 |
Cause
| Cause | INCORRECT OPERATION |
| Subcause | EQUIPMENT NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $0 |
| Emergency Response | $12,500 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
"DURING A ROUTINE VALVE INSPECTION ON 4/23/2013, DIESEL WAS FOUND IN THE 702 MAIN LINE VALVE PIT AT MACUNGIE STATION. ALL PROPER RELEASE AND EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS WERE MADE. THE PRODUCT RELEASED WAS SUSPECTED TO BE HISTORICAL IN NATURE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED A DRAIN PLUG IN THE VALVE BODY THAT WAS NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTENED. THE DRAIN PLUG WAS TIGHTENED AND THE VALVE RETURNED TO SERVICE. ALL REMEDIATION AND REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE."
About This Pipeline Incident
Pipeline incident data is reported to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). All significant incidents involving fatalities, injuries, or property damage over $50,000 must be reported.